They were a strange lot. An elf, a dwarf, a Gondorian, a ranger, four hobbits, and a wizard, gathered from the free people of Middle Earth. They were gathered for a purpose, a mission, and had it not been for that, few, if any of them, would have said a … ∞
by Matthew Koh, editor-in-chief Every weather forecast predicted rain on the evening of Wednesday, the 5th of September. That whole day, eyes were cast to the sky, every grey cloud hanging ominously in the minds of the Seminary community. But come 5:30, the heavens were still zippered shut, an answer … ∞
A warm welcome to all the new students, as well as the returning students, to CTS. I’d like to express my deep appreciation for the warm reception I’ve received since joining CTS as the Associate Dean of Students. Thanks to the faculty and staff for your many words of encouragement … ∞
In an age of constant change, in a seminary of constant change, some things don’t change. Back in the Middle Ages when I was a student at Calvin Seminary, in the day of typewriters and mimeograph machines and rotary dial telephones, the “Field Education” office was located in the same … ∞
Jessica Driesenga is in her fourth year of the M.Div. program at CTS. She is currently the director of FYF and was also influential in planning and executing portions of Gateway this year. She sat down with Kerux co-editor John Medendorp earlier this semester to get her perspective on how … ∞
by Karis Mpindi, M.Div. ‘14 On Wednesday, the 5th of September we were blessed to have a convocation ceremony with the main address being given by Calvin College’s Director and Professor of Worship, Theology, and Congregational and Ministry Studies: Dr. John D. Witvliet. His message was titled “Berakah as a … ∞
by Juliana Bosma, M.A. ’14 The Gateway Orientation was very much as the name implies: A gateway or entrance inviting us into a room of more possibilities and discussion here at Seminary. All the planning and paperwork it took to prepare for our time here was a long and grueling … ∞
by Adrian De Lange, M.Div. ’14 This summer, I was privileged to work with middle school kids on a poorer side of Holland, Michigan. Though they don’t live far from the affluent Grand Rapids suburbs, the kids in this neighborhood have very different lives than most of us in … ∞
by Tyler Greenway, M.Div. ’14 My Pastoral Ministry Internship this summer took place at Wayland CRC (Wayland, MI). My internship is a little unique, as I’ve been an intern at this church since July 2011, and will continue working there until next summer. At this time, the church is without … ∞
by Michael Ten Haken, M.Div. ’13 Each Master of Divinity student at Calvin Theological Seminary is required to have a 10-week Pastoral Ministry Internship (PMI) as part of their program. These PMI’s happen in a variety of geographic locations and church settings. Some churches are currently without pastors in which … ∞
by Shannon Jammal-Hollemans, M.Div. ’13 There’s a running joke around my house. If any of my three children ever complain that they can’t fall asleep at night, just have mommy come in and preach her most recent sermon and you’ll be out in minutes. I started Seminary in the fall … ∞
Michael Goheen was recently hired as the new Professor of Missiology at Calvin Theological Seminary. He has had a rich academic career, most recently teaching at Trinity Western University and Regent College before coming to Calvin this past summer. Professor Goheen will also be teaching in the Newbingin House of … ∞
by Kyle Brooks, M.Div ’12 It’s said that Christopher Columbus couldn’t shake the idea that the land he found in 1492 was the Asian continent. Even at the end of his life, and despite mounting evidence to the contrary, Old Chris just couldn’t accept that his famous sea mission had … ∞
